I've used "edge" in this context for around 15 years[1], and I've always intended it to mean "at the edge of the network", which can include being on the other

I've used "edge" in this context for around 15 years[1], and I've always intended it to mean "at the edge of the network", which can include being on the other side of the world to a user. [1] from https://www.oblomovka.com/wp/2007/08/ https://www.oblomovka.com/wp/2007/08/ at least